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Texas A&M is one of the largest universities in the country, and College Station is a classic college town built to serve it. The off-campus market is extensive and competitive — with an enrollment pushing 75,000, housing demand is significant and inventory has grown to match. Shared rooms near campus typically run $800–$1,100/month. The Northgate area directly north of the main campus gate is the densest student entertainment and housing zone. University Drive and the corridors east and west of campus hold most of the apartment complex inventory. College Station essentially exists to serve Texas A&M, which means the entire rental market operates on an Aggie calendar.
Texas A&M has on-campus housing for freshmen, and while there is no universal freshman live-on requirement, many freshmen choose it for community reasons given the Aggie culture's emphasis on traditions and corps life. Corps of Cadets freshmen have their own housing requirements. Most non-corps freshmen live off-campus or in regular dorms without a mandatory requirement.
After any on-campus period, students rent freely throughout College Station and Bryan. No contracted off-campus system exists. TAMU's Off-Campus Housing office maintains a listings board. The apartment corridor along University Drive and the Northgate area are the primary starting points.
Most College Station leases turn over in May and August. Landlords list in January through March for fall occupancy. The Northgate corridor and the closest campus-adjacent complexes fill first. Starting in January for fall is advisable, particularly for the most desirable near-campus units.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Texas A&M University before signing a lease.
January and February are the right months to start searching for fall near TAMU. The Northgate area specifically — where housing and entertainment converge — has limited inventory that fills fast among returning students. Early movers get the unit types and locations they want rather than inheriting others' rejects.
February and March are peak months. TAMU's enormous enrollment means a large cohort is searching simultaneously. Campus-adjacent complexes along University Drive and near the Northgate entertainment district sign fastest. Students who wait until April are choosing from remaining inventory rather than competing for top units.
College Station's large supply relative to other Texas college towns means late movers still find options. Bryan, just north, has lower prices and more availability for students willing to drive 10 minutes. Summer sublets exist from students doing internships or going home.
The iconic Texas A&M student zone — directly north of the main campus gate, dense with bars, restaurants, apartments, and the energy that comes with 75,000 students. The closest and most competitive off-campus housing. Walking distance from most academic buildings and the center of Aggie social life.
The main commercial artery running east-west through College Station has the highest concentration of purpose-built student apartment complexes. Less of the Northgate bar scene, more focused on housing. A short bike or bus ride to campus and generally a bit more affordable than Northgate proper.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Shared rooms near TAMU in College Station typically run $800–$1,100/month. Northgate area units command the top of that range. Bryan, just north of campus, offers shared rooms in the $700–$950 range with a short drive to campus.
TAMU off-campus housing: $700-$1,400/person, with $950-$1,100 median for Northgate. Find your place today.
The TAMU off-campus housing process: leases for August get signed by mid-December. How College Station leasing actually works for Aggies.
Texas A&M student housing in College Station runs $655 to $2,300+ per person per month. Northgate buildings cost most; The Cottages are cheaper with a commute.
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